Community Energy Coord, VT Natural Resources Council/VHCB [United States]

 

Support communities across Vermont play a locally-led, leadership role in meeting the state’s necessarily ambitious clean energy and climate targets, primarily by helping to support, strengthen and expand the network of all-volunteer town energy committees. In this role, you will have unparalleled opportunities to serve Vermonters – collaborating with diverse partners – to help communities identify and advance their energy-saving, renewable energy, transportation-transformation priorities. This position requires a passion for service, as well as a sincere interest in helping to cultivate and support individual and community leadership in helping Vermont transition to a more resilient, equitable clean energy economy. This position requires a deep focus on centering the needs and interests of low income and vulnerable Vermonters. Apply today! This position involves both field and office service. Some weekend and evening service is required. Position begins September 11 and ends August 9, 2024. This position is Full Time: Requires 1,720 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 47 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $25,500 (pre-tax), and an education award of $6,895 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities. Full position description at https://www.vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps

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Member Duties : • Support VT’s network of town energy committees thru technical assistance, networking, information-sharing & capacity building. The member will serve to help strengthen VT’s network of committees. The core components of this service will include 1) communicating w/ members of energy committees on programs, projects & opportunities thru a newsletter, social media, monthly webinars & a statewide list serve, 2) creating/networking/training & information media 3) helping create or promote timely resources, • Organize regional energy network gatherings and other information-sharing, networking and project opportunities • Help to organize & promote the Municipal Energy Resilience Program, transportation transformation initiatives, community solar efforts • Help organize & host VECAN’s Annual Community Energy Conference. • Regularly maintain/update www.vecan.net; a clearinghouse for energy committees. • Participate in VHCB AmeriCorps Events, & Program Initiatives.

Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage .

Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community Outreach .

Skills :
Communications , General Skills , Community Organization , Leadership , Environment , Team Work , Public Speaking .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Community Energy Coord, VT Natural Resources Council/VHCB

Program Start/End Date

09/11/2023 - 08/09/2024

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

VERMONT

Accepting Applications

From 05/24/2023 To 07/07/2023

Contact

Johanna Miller

11 Baldwin St

Montpelier VT 05602

8022232328

e.riley@vhcb.org

https://vhcb.org/our-programs/

Listing ID

104813

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